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Anise Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon aniseed
2 teaspoons anise extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

GLAZE:
2 cups sugar
1 cup hot water
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon anise extract
Paste food coloring, optional
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions:
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in aniseed and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.Bake 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar; bring to a boil over low heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 226° (thread stage). Cool to 110° (do not stir). Stir in the extract, food coloring if desired and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Yield: about 6 dozen.

 

 

 

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